Madrid have just over 60 seconds to hang on at El Alcoraz. If they do, it could prove to be a crucial three points in their title defence.
90'
We are going to have three additional minutes at the end of this game.
86'
Juan Carlos Real enters the game and replaces Mikel Rico.
David Ferreiro enters the game and replaces G. Silva.
Huesca respond by making a double-change. The first sees Rico replaced by Juan Carlos.
Silva also makes way for the hosts, with David Ferreiro coming on in his place.
84'
R. Varane has scored a goal for Real Madrid!
VARANE AGAIN!!! 2-1 REAL MADRID! They have turned it around via a very unlikely source! After Kroos floats a free-kick to the far post, Fernandez can only parry Casemiro's header straight into the path of Varane, who bundles the ball home from close range.
83'
You feel that these final seven minutes are going to provide a real test of Huesca's resolve. Madrid are beginning to dominate proceedings and look the more likely to find the game's decisive third goal.
78'
Marvin Park enters the game and replaces F. Mendy.
M. Díaz enters the game and replaces Vinícius Júnior.
Mariano is also introduced in favour of Vinicius.
A double-change for Madrid. The first sees Mendy make way for Marvin.
75'
Segunda Division champions last season, this is only Huesca's second LaLiga campaign in their history. Should this scoreline remain, it would certainly give them confidence of extending their stay in the Spanish top-flight.
73'
Javi Ontiveros enters the game and replaces I. Doumbia.
The hosts turn to the bench with Javi Ontiveros replacing Doumbia.
70'
This match is finely poised as we enter the final 20 minutes at El Alcoraz. Can either side find a winning goal?
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67'
Marcelo enters the game and replaces Odriozola.
Activity on the Madrid bench with Marcelo introduced in favour of Odriozola.
66'
Vital intervention! Huesca continue to ask questions of the Madrid defence. Escriche embarks on a strong run and looks to thread the ball through for a team-mate, but a sliding Varane intercepts in the nick of time for the visitors.
62'
Dani Escriche enters the game and replaces S. Okazaki.
The hosts turn to the bench, replacing Okazaki with Dani Escriche.
57'
It is important now that Huesca do not allow their heads to drop after that setback. The hosts worked so hard to edge their noses in front, but must maintain their discipline after being pegged back by Madrid.
55'
R. Varane has scored a goal for Real Madrid!
VARANE!!! 1-1! Madrid are level! Benzema rattled the bar with a fierce free-kick delivery but as the ball dropped from the sky, Varane reacted quickest to head home the rebound. The visitors trailed for just seven minutes.
53'
G. Silva gets yellow.
Silva goes into the book for tripping the onrushing Asensio.
52'
What a start to the second half for Huesca. But for a couple of inches here and there, they could have had a 3-0 lead! However, it is important that they continue to perform to those standards throughout the half, while not switching off at the other end.
48'
Javi Galán has scored a goal for Huesca! Assist by S. Okazaki.
Okazaki demonstrated great awareness to spot and subsequently pick out Galan on the edge of the box.
WHAT A GOAL, JAVI GALAN!!! 1-0 HUESCA! The hosts take a surprise lead in emphatic fashion! Following a quickfire counter, Okazaki shows tremendous vision to pull the ball to the edge of the area for the onrushing Galan. The winger takes a touch to steady himself, before unleashing a thumping volley that flashes into the top corner.
46'
Huesca get the ball rolling once more.
45' +1
HALF-TIME: HUESCA 0-0 REAL MADRID
45'
Pablo Maffeo gets yellow.
Maffeo catches Nacho with a late challenge and goes into the book.
40'
We are still seeking the opening goal of the game as we enter the last five minutes of the first half. Real will always pose a threat with the undoubted quality they possess, but Huesca shall grow in confidence the longer this contest remains goalless.
35'
Following a Real free-kick, the ball falls for Benzema to strike on the edge of the box. However, the Frenchman's shot is unable to find a way through the crowded penalty area.
33'
With that booking, Kroos will miss Real's home game against Getafe on Tuesday. Given their already long list of absentees, adding another name to the list is definitely something Los Blancos would have wanted to avoid.
32'
T. Kroos gets yellow.
Kroos receives the game's first yellow card after a rash challenge on Maffeo.
27'
Today is a good opportunity for Vinicius to show what he is all about. With Hazard injured, the exciting young Brazilian will be eager to demonstrate his quality at every given chance.
23'
Nothing comes of the corner as Real hold their own to see out the danger. The game remains goalless as we pass the midway point in the first half.
21'
A good opportunity for the hosts as they force a corner on the far side. They must look to capitalise on opportunities like these to have any chance of getting something from the game.
19'
Huesca look to hit Real on the counter and Mir chases a long ball over the top of the defence. However, Courtois is quickly out of goal and gets there first.
14'
The visitors maintain the pressure and a corner is met by Nacho, but he is unable to keep his header down and on target.
13'
Vinicius now tries to force the issue for Real. The Brazilian neatly weaves away from a couple of challenges and tries to cut the ball back for Benzema, but it is just lacking the required pace and accuracy and Huesca clear.
11'
Travelling at over 12 kilometres per hour, Mendy suddenly cuts inside and embarks on a powerful run into the heart of the Huesca defence. The left-back looks to thread the ball through for a team-mate, but the hosts snuff out his threat.
4'
Huesca continue their positive start and Mir gets away down the right flank. The Wolves loanee sends in a low cross looking for Okazaki, who is unable to turn the ball towards goal.
2'
The hosts look to start on the front foot and following a neat spell of passing down the left, space opens for Seoane to try his luck. The midfielder unleashes a powerful long-range effort that is not too far wide of the post, although Courtois certainly had it covered.
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The referee blows his whistle and Real get the match underway!
Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the LaLiga clash between Huesca and Real Madrid at El Alcoraz.
SUBS: Andres Fernandes, Borja Garcia, David Ferreiro, Denis Vavro, Pedro Lopez, Sergio Gomez, Dani Escriche, Pablo Insua, Javi Ontiveros, Juan Carlos.
SUBS: Andriy Lunin, Marcelo, Mariano, Victor Chust, Marvin, Diego Altube.
REAL MADRID (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Alvaro Odriozola, Raphael Varane, Nacho, Ferland Mendy; Toni Kroos, Casemiro, Luka Modric; Marco Asensio, Karim Benzema (captain), Vinicius Junior.
The teams are out on the pitch and kick-off is moments away.
It is hard to see how this game will remain goalless, especially with both sides probably needing to go for it in the second half. Huesca could move to within a point of safety with victory, while Madrid will be desperate to close the gap on Atletico at the top.
That's all for today. Thank you for following our live coverage. Until next time, goodbye!
Madrid will look to continue their momentum at home to Getafe on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Huesca are back in action next weekend, when they travel to Sevilla.
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